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FRI, 10/7/2022

Friday, October 7, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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Alex Benoit understudies multiple roles in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s premiere of the musical “The Notebook,” adapted from Nicholas Sparks’ book and the 2004 film.

Talent, hard work propel Naperville skater-turned-actor as an understudy in 'The Notebook'

Former competitive figure-skater-turned-actor Alex Benoit, a Naperville native, says being in the right place at the right time and with the right mindset helped him get where he is today -- a cast member in Chicago Shakespeare Theater's world premiere of "The Notebook."
Eddie Martinez plays the titular character in Paramount Theatre’s world premiere of “Bull: a love story,” about an ex-con returning to his Chicago neighborhood. Jocelyn Zamudio plays Bull’s daughter Emme.

Spotlight: Aurora's Copley Theatre concludes inaugural season with world premiere of 'Bull'

Paramount's inaugural Bold Series concludes with "Bull: a love story," a play developed through its Inception Project; Evanston's Theo Ubique presents "Refuge," a play about immigration that incorporates music and puppetry; and Mercury Theater revives the comedy mystery "Clue," this week in Chicago-area theater.
Comedian Judy Tenuta arrives at the opening of The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles on May 28, 2009. Tenuta died Thursday at age 72.

Comedian Judy Tenuta, self-styled 'Goddess of Love,' dies at 72

Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the "Goddess of Love" and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, died Thursday. She was 72.
Edward Norton, from left, Madelyn Cline, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monae, and Daniel Craig appear in a scene from “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.”

In a first, Netflix's 'Glass Onion' to play in major chains

For the first time, the major U.S. theater chains will play a Netflix release after exhibitors and the streaming service reached a deal for a nationwide sneak-peak run of Rian Johnson's "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery."
Participants show off their carved pumpkins at a previous Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival. This year's fest runs Friday through Sunday.
Festivals Oct. 7-13: Great Highwood Pumpkin Fest, St. Charles Scarecrow Fest, fall fests and more
It's pumpkins and fall fests all the time this weekend at the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival and Skeleton Invasion, Danada Fall Festival, Scarecrow Fest in St. Charles, Pier Pumpkin Lights and many more.
Harry Styles’ concert at the United Center on Thursday was moved to Monday.
Harry Styles concert rescheduled for Monday
Harry Styles concert, the first of six scheduled at the United Center between this weekend and next, is being rescheduled for Monday night "out of an abundance of caution" due to "band/crew illness" according to a tweet from the United Center.
Lou Malnati’s x Portillo’s Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza brings two tastes of Chicago home.
Dining out: Lou Malnati's and Portillo's pair up for ultimate Chicago pizza
Two stalwarts have joined forces to create the ultimate Chicago food pairing: Lou Malnati's x Portillo's Italian Beef Deep Dish Pizza.
A steady line of people walk through Lincoln Park at a previous Scarecrow Festival in St. Charles. The event, renamed Scarecrow Weekend, returns on Friday.
Fall spirit on display at 37th annual St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend
Fall-themed family entertainment is what the 37th annual Scarecrow Weekend is all about. The St. Charles Business Alliance will bring the popular fall festival back to downtown St. Charles from Friday, Oct. 7 through Sunday, Oct. 9.
Music superstar R. Kelly, who has been convicted in two federal trials, still faces sex abuse charges in Cook County.
Judge says R. Kelly will have to appear in Cook County court for future hearings
The judge in R. Kelly's ongoing state court case told his defense attorney Thursday that going forward he wants the R&B superstar in a Cook County courtroom for hearings -- though Kelly was excused from attending the next one.
Roger Daltrey and The Who headline the United Center Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Best bets: The Who, B-52's, Boo! at the Zoo
From Halloween-themed events (Santa's Village's Spooktacular Drive Thru and "Ghostbusters Live in Concert") to concerts (B-52's, The Who and the ESO's season openers), fun awaits.
A second date in Chicago has been added to former first lady Michelle Obama’s U.S. tour in support of her latest book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”
Second Chicago Theatre date added to Michelle Obama's book tour
Former first lady Michelle Obama had added a second Chicago date to her national tour in support of her latest book, "The Light We Carry."
Arcada Theatre owner Ron Onesti introduces the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Sponsored | Ron Onesti: Where have all the ballrooms gone?
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IMAGES: Glenview toasts Blocktoberfest with annual downtown festival
Sheryl Lee Ralph arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
IMAGES: Stars arrive at Emmy Awards
Host Kenan Thompson and dancers perform a tribute to ‘Friends’ at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill)
IMAGES: Emmy Awards show honors best of TV
Jack Koshkin, left, and Rafael Gandre of Wisconsin funky prog-rock band Fightin' Bob leave it all on the stage at the Bitter Jester Music Festival's summer finale concert at Madame Zuzu's in Highland Park Sunday, Sept. 4.
Bitter Jester wraps up its 16th season with tribute to Highland Park community
Leo Garber and Josiah Dombrowski, both 2 and from Northbrook, take driving lessons at Northbrook Days Sunday, Aug. 7.
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